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An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.

Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.

Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.

The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.

An investigation carried out by IPCC staff.

Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.

How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.

An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC.

An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.

The appropriate authority can be:

the chief officer of the police force

the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about

the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)

the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police).

Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.

IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.

Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.

This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer complained about.

Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.

Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever manner it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only take place in certain limited circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.

The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.

Used to house anyone who has been detained.

Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.

The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.

A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.

The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.

An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.

A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.

No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).

Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.

The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.

Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.

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IPCC to independently investigate Ministry of Defence Police

Feb 16, 2009

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to independently investigate an incident involving officers from the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). This is the first time the IPCC has undertaken this type of investigation involving the MDP.

The investigation will look into the circumstances surrounding contact MDP officers had with a man in the early hours of Monday 26 January 2009. Some hours later he died in an unrelated road traffic collision. The matter has been mandatorily referred to the IPCC because of his prior contact with MDP officers and is now being independently investigated.

David Petch said; “This was a sad series of events. It is important to examine whether the correct policies and procedures were followed by the MDP during their contact with this man in the hours immediately before he died. For this reason I have decided that an independent investigation, using the IPCC’s own resources, is necessary.”

No further information will be released until the conclusion of the investigation.

Notes for editors:

The IPCC has overall responsibility for the police complaints system. Since April 2006 it has taken on responsibility for similar, serious complaints against HM Revenue and Customs and the Serious Organised Crime Agency in England and Wales. The IPCC’s jurisdiction was extended in 2008 to cover UK Border Agency staff exercising police-like powers.

The IPCC has the task of increasing public confidence in the complaint systems and aims to make investigations more open, timely, proportionate and fair.

The IPCC is run by a Chair, two Deputy Chairs and 11 Commissioners. They guarantee its independence and by law can never have served as police officers. No Commissioner has worked for HM Revenue and Customs. They are supported by more than 100 independent IPCC investigators plus casework managers and other specialists.

From 1 April 2004 to 31 July 2008 the IPCC has used its powers to begin 282 independent and 677 managed investigations into the most serious complaints against the police and other agencies. It has set new standards for police forces to improve the way the public's complaints are handled. The Commission also handles appeals by the public about the way their complaint was dealt with by the local force.

The IPCC is committed to getting closer to the communities it serves. Its Commissioners and staff are based in IPCC regional offices in Cardiff, Coalville, London and Sale plus a sub office in Wakefield.

The IPCC web site is constantly updated at www.ipcc.gov.uk or members of the public can contact the IPCC on 08453 002 002.

An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.

Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.

Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.

The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.

An investigation carried out by IPCC staff.

Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.

How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.

An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC.

An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.

The appropriate authority can be:

the chief officer of the police force

the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about

the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)

the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police).

Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.

IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.

Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.

This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer complained about.

Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.

Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever manner it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only take place in certain limited circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.

The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.

Used to house anyone who has been detained.

Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.

The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.

A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.

The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.

An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.

A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.

No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).

Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.

The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.

Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.

An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.

Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.

Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.

The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.

An investigation carried out by IPCC staff.

Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.

How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.

An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC.

An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.

The appropriate authority can be:

the chief officer of the police force

the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about

the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)

the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police).

Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.

IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.

Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.

This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer complained about.

Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.

Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever manner it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only take place in certain limited circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.

The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.

Used to house anyone who has been detained.

Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.

The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.

A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.

The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.

An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.

A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.

No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).

Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.

The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.

Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.

An application by a complainant for a police decision to be reviewed.

An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.

Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.

Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.

The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.

An investigation carried out by IPCC staff.

Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.

How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.

An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC.

An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.

The appropriate authority can be:

the chief officer of the police force

the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about

the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)

the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police).

Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.

IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.

Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.

This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer complained about.

Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.

Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever manner it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only take place in certain limited circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.

The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.

Used to house anyone who has been detained.

Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.

The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.

A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.

The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.

An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.

A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.

No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).

Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.

The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.

Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.

An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.

Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.

Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.

The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.

An investigation carried out by IPCC staff.

Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.

How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.

An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC.

An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.

The appropriate authority can be:

the chief officer of the police force

the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about

the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)

the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police).

Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).

A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.

IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.

Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.

This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer complained about.

Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.

Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever manner it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only take place in certain limited circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.

The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.

Used to house anyone who has been detained.

Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.

The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.

A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.

The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.

An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.

A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.

No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).

Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.

The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.

Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.